National Hardwood Lumber Association

The National Hardwood Lumber Association is a membership-based international trade association dedicated to the hardwood industry. We are the voice of the hardwood industry and represent the entire hardwood supply chain at all levels of production. Founded in 1898 when 37 lumbermen met in Chicago to establish uniformity in the grade and trade of hardwood lumber, NHLA has existed for more than 125 years as the creator, keeper and teacher of the hardwood lumber grading rules. Once used to ease trade from state to state, region to region, the NHLA Hardwood Lumber Grading Rules are used world wide as a basis for valuing and selling hardwood lumber.
Our mission is to serve NHLA Members engaged in the commerce of North American hardwood lumber by maintaining order, structure, and ethics in the changing global hardwood marketplace; providing unique member services; promoting North American hardwood lumber and advocating the interest of the hardwood community in public/private policy issues; and providing a platform for networking opportunities.
To learn about our educational offerings, networking events and current state of the hardwood lumber industry please visit www.nhla.com.